JULEKAKE (NORWEGIAN CHRISTMAS CAKE)

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Categories     Bread     Christmas

Yield 3 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups scalded milk
1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp salt
3 tsp ground cardamom
2 cakes yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2 beaten eggs
4 cups flour
1 cup light raisins
1 cup dark raisins
2 8-oz packages S&W candied mixed fruit (also called glace cake mix)
4 cups additional flour

Steps:

  • Pour hot water over the raisins and let them sit to soften. Combine scalded milk, margarine, sugar, salt and cardamom. Cool to lukewarm if milk is still hot from scalding. Soften the yeast in the 1/4 cup lukewarm water, and add to milk mixture. Add eggs and mix well. Add 4 cups flour and beat well. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until bubbly. Add mixed fruit, raisins and the rest of the flour and knead on a lightly floured work surface. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk. Divide into 3 parts, and make 3 round loaves or put into three bread pans. Let rise again until doubled. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350 degrees. Brush tops with melted butter while hot. To store, wrap in foil and store at room temperature. Will keep for one week.

Liz Niesse
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This Julekake was a labor of love, but it was totally worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious cake that made our Christmas celebration extra special.


Sean Hayrup (#28FROMhELL)
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I decorated my Julekake with a simple glaze and some chopped pistachios. It looked so festive and elegant, perfect for a Christmas centerpiece.


Taylor Black
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I love how this recipe uses a combination of raisins, candied orange peel, and chopped almonds. It adds a wonderful texture and flavor contrast to the cake.


Mareli Medina
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The aroma of this Julekake baking in my kitchen was divine. It filled the house with a warm and inviting fragrance that put everyone in the Christmas spirit.


Danishmashe Danish
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Absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I'll be making this again for sure.


Besto ki Bestie
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I'm not much of a baker, but this Julekake recipe was easy to follow and yielded amazing results. My friends and family couldn't get enough of it.


K Valen
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As a Norwegian living abroad, I was craving a taste of home for Christmas. This Julekake recipe transported me back to my childhood. It tasted exactly like the ones my grandmother used to make.


Sirus Steele
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This Julekake was a hit at our Christmas party. Everyone raved about its moist texture, rich flavor, and beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making it again next year.


Siddik Ahmed
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of cardamom and orange zest, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try. The flavors melded together perfectly, creating a truly unique and delicious cake.


Alzona Parker
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Julekake perfection! I followed the recipe to a T, and the result was a beautiful, golden-brown cake that tasted heavenly. Thank you for sharing this treasure.


iitsgaby
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I've tried many Julekake recipes over the years, but this one takes the cake! The combination of spices and citrus is simply divine. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic Norwegian Christmas experience.


Gjdi Vjev
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This Julekake recipe is a true gem! The cake turned out moist, flavorful, and packed with the essence of Christmas. My family loved it, and it's definitely going to be a staple in our holiday baking tradition.